American Light and Medium Frigates, 1794-1836
The Original Six frigates were commissioned by the new-born US Navy at a staggering cost of $688,888.82. Designed to be light and fast, these warships enabled America to project its power across the globe. Among the ships Mark Lardas examines is USS Constellation: the first ship to be commissioned by the United States Navy, and also the first ship to engage and capture an enemy vessel, the French L'Insurgente - this engagement is vividly portrayed in original color artwork. The fascinating history of the USS Chesapeake is also brought to life through the dramatic account one of the bloodiest duels in the age of fighting sail as the Chesapeake…
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Weitere Autoren: Bryan, Tony (Illustr.) / Rava, Giuseppe (Illustr.)
- ISBN: 978-1-84603-266-0
- EAN: 9781846032660
- Produktnummer: 3469072
- Verlag: Osprey Pub Inc
- Sprache: Englisch
- Erscheinungsjahr: 2008
- Seitenangabe: 48 S.
- Masse: H24.0 cm x B16.9 cm x D0.5 cm 172 g
- Reihenbandnummer: 147
- Gewicht: 172
Über den Autor
Mark Lardas holds a degree in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. An amateur historian and a long-time ship modeller, Mark Lardas has written extensively about modelling as well as naval, maritime, and military history. Among his titles for Osprey are: NVG79 American Heavy Frigates.Tony Bryan is a freelance illustrator of many years' experience who lives and works in Dorset. He initially qualified in Engineering and worked for a number of years in Military Research and Development, and has a keen interest in military hardware - armour, small arms, aircraft and ships. Tony has produced many illustrations for partworks, magazines and books, including a number of titles in the New Vanguard series.
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